Planning & Engineering Services Intern

Position: Planning & Engineering Services Intern (Variable Hour)
Notice of Employment Opportunity

The following at-will job posting will remain open until Monday, March 2, 2026.

PLANNING SERVICES & ENGINEERING SERVICES INTERN

Variable Hour

Rate of Pay: $16.80 per hour

* This is an at-will position. Hours are limited and will vary based on the operational needs of the department. Employees in this position are not full-time and will be classified as variable hour employees.

* All candidates will be notified VIA EMAIL of the disposition of the employment application.

* Being hired to fill a vacant position will require reference checking, background information, working history verification, physical exam, drug screen, driving history verification, and new hire orientation.

* Must meet the minimum requirements of the position to be considered.

* This is an external posting open to all applicants. A completed application must be submitted to be considered for this position. Applications not completed in their entirety will not be considered.

* Create an account to apply online or pick up a paper application in the Human Resources Department.

* Only applications submitted prior to the posting closing will be considered.

* Interviews will be held on or after March 4, 2026.

The Charter Township of Canton provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) and is committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability, height, weight, gender identity, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Canton Township takes great pride in the diversity of our community and promotes diversity in the workforce.

Job Description Attached

Date Posted:
February 13, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

PLANNING SERVICES & ENGINEERING SERVICES INTERN

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

This is a variable hour position which requires technical/professional or programming abilities related to: community planning; zoning; geographic information systems (GIS); urban design; civil engineering; forestry; and/or landscape architecture. The primary function of this position will be to assist with tasks related to planning, zoning, civil engineering, GIS, site plan review, site inspections, urban forestry, stormwater pond inspections, the street tree program, and similar tasks assigned by the Township.

Based on the varying duties of the Planning Services Division and Engineering Services Division, candidates are not expected to have abilities in all of the technical/professional areas noted above.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (

Note:

These examples are intended as illustration of the various types of work performed.)

* Performs technical/professional or programming tasks related to planning, zoning, GIS, forestry, landscape architecture, and Planning Division and Engineering Division operations.

* Reviews site plans and building plans.

* Performs outdoor inspections of development sites, including landscaping and stormwater ponds.

* Uses GIS software to create new maps, edit existing maps, collect field data, and assist with database management.

* Update Canton's tree inventory, including collecting and updating street tree inventory data.

* Update Canton's stormwater pond inventory, including collecting and updating field data.

* Support the development of plans, including plans for urban forestry, forest stewardship, and natural resources management.

* Operates office machinery and municipal equipment, such as computers, printers, and scanners.

* Responds to telephone and email inquiries.

* Assists in communicating and interpreting municipal regulations.

* Creates and edits application forms and internal procedure forms.

* Performs routine office procedures.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Minimum age of 18.

* Graduation from accredited high school or its equivalent; or any combination of experience and training, which will provide the minimum qualifications.

* Some college courses in planning, zoning, civil engineering, GIS, urban design, forestry, arboriculture, plant biology, landscape architecture, or environmental fields of study required. Minimum of 6 credits in any combination of these fields is required. Twelve or more credits are preferred.

* Must possess a current, valid Michigan Driver's License with a driving history that does not create liability concerns: which includes, but is not limited to, convictions for reckless driving, careless driving, suspended license, or convictions involving drinking and impaired driving.

* Good working knowledge of general planning and zoning concepts and/or GIS is required.

* Ability to inspect outdoor sites in all seasons, including walking through natural areas where terrain is landscaped, graded, and/or uneven.

* Ability to communicate effectively and establish good working relationships with the public and other employees.

* Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous…